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Miscellaneous (Medieval India) Quiz -03
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Q1. Which dynasties is known for the involvement of women in its administration?
A.
Gahadavala
B.
Chahamana
C.
Chalukya
D.
Kalchuri
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Correct Answer:
C
The Chalukyas of Badami and Kalyani frequently appointed royal women as provincial governors and administrators.
Q2. “Rajtarangini†written by Kalhan is –
A.
About Akbar
B.
A history of Kashmir
C.
Delhi Sultanate
D.
Chandragupta’s reign
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Correct Answer:
B
It is considered the most reliable historical text of ancient and medieval India for its systematic chronology.
Q3. Which Mughal emperor was a good veena player?
A.
Aurangazeb
B.
Akbar
C.
Jahangir
D.
Shahjahan
ANSWER & SOLUTION
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Correct Answer:
A
Ironically, despite banning music in his court, Aurangzeb was a proficient player of the Veena.
Q4. Who built the Khajuraho temples?
A.
Vijainagar Kings
B.
Bahmani Sultans
C.
Chandel Kings
D.
Gupta Kings
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Correct Answer:
C
The Chandela Rajput kings built these magnificent temples in Central India between 950 and 1050 AD.
Q5. Din-i-Ilahi was primarily
A.
Superior religion
B.
universal harmony principle
C.
official state religion
D.
synthesis of Hindu/Islam
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Correct Answer:
B
Akbar's 'Divine Faith' was intended as a moral code to promote religious tolerance (Sulh-i-kul) among his subjects.
Q6. Who propounded the theory of State formation at regional levels during early mediaeval period?
A.
D. Kosambi
B.
Hermann Kulke
C.
N. Datta
D.
R.S. Sharma
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Correct Answer:
B
Hermann Kulke emphasized the process of 'Rajputization' and the integration of tribal areas into the regional state structure.
Q7. The title of ‘Mujaddid’ was conferred to which Mughal Emperor by contemporary historians?
A.
Shah Jahan
B.
Humayun
C.
Aurangzeb
D.
Jahangir
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Correct Answer:
A
Shah Jahan was sometimes referred to as the 'Mujaddid' (renovator) of the second millennium of Islam.
Q8. The Third Battle of Panipat was fought between the
A.
Afghans and Sikhs
B.
Afghans and Marathas
C.
Marathas and Mughals
D.
None of the above
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Correct Answer:
B
In 1761, Ahmad Shah Abdali (Afghan) defeated the Marathas, significantly weakening the latter's influence in North India.
Q9. The saint from Gujarat who preached non-sectarianism in medieval India was –
A.
Tukaram
B.
Ramanand
C.
Raghunandan
D.
Dadu
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Correct Answer:
D
Dadu Dayal was a sant from Ahmedabad who founded the 'Dadu Panth' and preached the equality of all faiths.
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